FACT SHEET 5 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PLANNING SCHEME Council has prepared the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme help manage future land use and development in the Bundaberg Region. This fact sheet has been prepared to provide a summary of the requirements for residential development under the planning scheme. Residential Zones While these are the main residential zones, it is noted that the planning scheme still allows for a dwelling The planning scheme is a land use plan that identifies house on a rural lot, and also provides opportunities preferred locations for different types of development. for certain types of residential uses within activity Zones have been used in the planning scheme to centres. For example, residential development may be organise compatible land uses such as residential supported above ground floor commercial development zones for housing or industry zones for industrial in the Bundaberg CBD and Bargara town centre. activities. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE A zone can also have precincts that provide greater detail about the types of development intended for The purpose of the Low Density Residential Zone is particular locations. Not all zones will have precincts. to provide for low density dwelling types, mainly in the form of dwelling houses and dual occupancies Most properties in the Bundaberg Region are included (e.g. duplex). Residential densities will be typically 7 within a zone in the planning scheme. The planning to 15 dwellings per hectare for dwelling houses, which scheme consolidates the zones of the four (4) previous is similar to existing residential suburbs and new council planning schemes, providing more consistency residential estates in the region e.g. typically 600m² to across the region. 900m² residential lots. Densities of 15 to 25 dwellings The planning scheme identifies four zones that are per hectare are provided for other residential uses intended to mainly provide for residential development, such as retirement housing. Buildings in this zone are with these zones collectively providing for a range of intended to be a maximum of 2 storeys and 8.5 metres housing options and catering for different lifestyle in height. choices. These zones are: Non-residential uses such as community uses, parks, » LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE sales offices, shops (limited to corner stores) may also be established in the zone where these uses directly » MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE support the day to day needs of the local residential » HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE community. » RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE The purpose of the Medium Density Residential Zone is to provide for a mix of low and medium density residential uses, mainly for permanent living, that are well-located and have convenient access to employment opportunities, community facilities, open space, transport networks and services. Typical housing types include dwelling houses, dual occupancies (e.g. duplex) and multiple dwellings (e.g. townhouses), with residential densities of 30 to 50 equivalent dwellings per hectare. These densities are comparable to recent multiple dwelling developments in locations such as Bundaberg West and at Miller Street, Bargara. Buildings in this zone are intended to be a maximum of 3 storeys and 11 metres in height. Non-residential uses may establish in this zone where MD-7-827 Rev.1 03/07/17 1 FACT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SHEET AND THE PLANNING SCHEME 5 these uses directly provide for the day to day needs (particularly where involving numerous landowners), of the immediate residential community. Further while planning for smaller growth areas may be non-residential uses are provided for in the identified undertaken by a developer as part of the development Bundaberg West medical/health hub and the Barolin application process. The purpose of such planning is to Street office precinct. ensure that development: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE » occurs in a logical and orderly manner, The purpose of the High Density Residential Zone is to » avoids or appropriately responds to values and provide for high density residential uses in multi-storey constraints; buildings for both permanent residents and visitors at » provides for the efficient provision and use of densities of up to 110 equivalent dwellings per hectare, infrastructure and services; and which is comparable to existing low-medium rise unit development along the Esplanade at Bargara. The areas » facilitates the creation of a complete and vibrant identified for High Density Residential development communities supported by local services, community under the planning scheme include the Esplanade facilities and open space. at Bargara and Quay Street opposite Alexandra Park The major urban growth areas identified in the planning in Bundaberg West. The maximum building height in scheme are further discussed below: this zone is intended to be 5 storeys and 20 metres in Bundaberg and 3 storeys and 11 metres in Bargara; KALKIE-ASHFIELD however, Council may favourably consider 5 storey The localities of Kalkie and Ashfield are a focus area buildings in Bargara subject to certain criteria being met. for the growth of Bundaberg City. Growth pressures in Mixed use development is also intended to be facilitated this part of the city are evident with recent residential in this zone, providing for food, shopping and other subdivisions to the east of the Ring Road. commercial uses to service the needs of both visitors and Council has prepared a Local Plan for the Kalkie-Ashfield residents. This is expected to provide for restaurants, development area which has been included in Part 7 of cafes, shops and other commercial activities at ground the planning scheme. level, with residential accommodation above. RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE LEGEND The Rural Residential Zone provides for dwelling houses CADASTRAL BOUNDARY AREA SUBJECT TO KALKIE-ASHFIELD LOCAL on relatively large residential lots where infrastructure DEVELOPMENT AREA LOCAL PLAN INDICATIVE LAND USE AREAS [NOTE 1] RESIDENTIAL AREA and services may not be provided. Limited other low MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA LOCAL ACTIVITY CENTRE AREA KIRBYS ROAD density residential uses may be established in the zone GOOBURRUM ACTIVITY CENTRE NETWORK L LOCAL ACTIVITY CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE where such uses do not disturb the rural residentialGOOBURRUM BUNDABERG BARGARA ROAD N TRANSPORT ELEMENTS BURNETT HEADS ROAD amenity of the area. MAJOR ROAD (EXISTING OR UPGRADED) SAUERS ROAD MAJOR ROAD (PROPOSED) RIVER RUBYANNA QUNABA SECONDARY ROAD (EXISTING OR UPGRADED) SECONDARY ROAD (PROPOSED) MCGILLS ROAD The default minimum lot size for rural residential lots ZIELKE AVENUE SUGAR CANE RAIL NETWORK N OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT is 2 hectares; however, the planning scheme identifies PROTECTION ELEMENTS N KALKIE BUNDABERG NORTH OPEN SPACE / ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AREA [NOTE 2] BUNDABERG BARGARA ROAD RURAL AND LANDSCAPE PROTECTION AREA 3 precincts that vary this minimum lot size having BURNETT P N MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES ELEMENTS P PRIMARY SCHOOL (EXISTING) regard to the location and characteristics of the land PS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (EXISTING) JEALOUS ROAD BURNETT HEADS ROAD S SECONDARY SCHOOL (EXISTING) ASHFIELD ROAD and availability of services e.g. minimum lots sizes BARGARA ROAD OTHER ELEMENTS PS AGRICULTURAL LAND BUFFER TELEGRAPH ROAD of 2,000m² and 4,000m² apply in locations closer to WINDERMERE ROAD ACOUSTIC AND AMENITY BUFFER PRINCESS STREET N IRRIGATION CHANNEL urban centres and services and a 4 hectare minimum BUNDABERG EAST ASHFIELD NOTE 1: WINDERMERE The land use areas shown on this figure are indicative only and represent a conceptual response to the overall outcomes and assessment criteria of the Kalkie-Ashfield local SCOTLAND STREET development area local plan code. The exact location and spatial extent of the various land lot size applies for more remote rural living. use areas within the Kalkie-Ashfield local development area will be subject to more L detailed ground truthing and site-specific assessment undertaken as part of the development application process. WALLA STREET BOURBONG STREET QUAY STREET BUNDABERG-PORT ROAD PEDESTRIAN & CYCLEWAY NOTE 2: LINK TO BALDWIN SWAMP The Open Space/Environment Protection Area indicates both existing and future strategic BUNDABERG CENTRAL elements of the Open Space/Environment Protection network for the Kalkie-Ashfield local AND BUNDABERG CBD development area. BAROLIN STREET The Open Space/Environment Protection Network identifies the potential extent and N location of open space for the Kalkie-Ashfield local development area in an indicative WALLA STREET PS manner and is subject to refinement through the development assessment process taking Major Urban Development Areas into account the need for public open space of various types, the need for land for drainage and flood hazard management purposes and the nature conservation values of land. KEPNOCK 0 300 600 900 1200 kilometres While some areas identified for urban residential FE WALKER STREET N 1:30 ,000 @ A3 BUNDABERG SOUTH BOUNDARY STREET S expansion in the planning scheme have been included BAROLIN STREET N P WALKER STREET WOONGARRA in the Low Density Residential Zone, other areas BUNDABERG RING ROAD N (particularly large urban growth areas) have been ELLIOTT HEADS ROAD Figure 7.2.2 WALKERVALE AVENELL HEIGHTS Kalkie Ashfield Local included in the Emerging Community Zone. This zone Development Area provides for coordinated land use and infrastructure